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Kitware introduced a performance analysis application, the Capability Analysis Tool (CAT), for the ANARI-SDK, enhancing visualization tools like VTK within High-Performance Computing. The CAT identifies performance bottlenecks in rendering, facilitates optimization, and features real-time latency visualizations, ultimately benefiting scientific and engineering applications reliant on advanced data visualization.

Training robust AI models for medical imaging requires access to large volumes of high-quality, well-annotated data. But in many clinical domains—especially interventional and minimally invasive procedures—real X-ray data is difficult to obtain. Patient privacy concerns, data storage costs, radiation exposure risks, and inconsistent labeling practices often limit the availability and utility of clinical datasets.

Introduction Kitware is excited to announce a major update to 3D Slicer’s Bone Texture Extension, which was first introduced here. The extension uses high performance algorithms implemented in ITKTextureFeatures to enable analysis of local texture in 2-D, 3-D, and N-D images. It provides a user-friendly interface to calculate a wide range of texture features including […]

CDash 3.9 brings the ability to edit site descriptions directly from the site information page, plus many other UI enhancements, bug fixes, and dependency updates. Also included are a number of internal changes in preparation for CDash 4.0. For more information on the full contents of this release, see the release notes.

On behalf of the 3D Slicer developer community, we are pleased to announce that version 5.8 is now available for download! 3D Slicer continues to push the boundaries of open-source medical image computing, and this latest release brings a range of enhancements that improve usability, performance, and expandability. Whether you're a researcher, clinician, or developer, Slicer 5.8 introduces powerful tools to streamline your workflows.

Kitware, a leader in innovative software solutions for medical research and image-guided interventions, is excited to announce its role as a key industry partner in a groundbreaking research project awarded up to $20.9 million in funding from ARPA-H Precision Surgical Interventions (PSI) program.

In the rapidly evolving field of medical imaging, segmentation plays a critical role in identifying and delineating regions of interest (ROIs) from complex medical scans. High-quality segmentation can unlock significant insights in oncology, cardiology, or neurology. However, integrating advanced segmentation capabilities into existing pipelines can be challenging. This is where VAMAS (Visualize, Analyze, Manage, medical images As a Service), our cloud-based Segmentation-as-a-Service application, steps...

Accurate 3D object detection is an important computer vision task for various domains such as remote sensing, medical or autonomous driving. It usually requires annotating the dataset with precise labels to enable robust model learning. However, annotating large datasets at scale with precise labels is time-consuming. To address this, we present ParaLabel, a novel plugin […]

Kitware recently introduced a new feature to VolView that enables seamless integration with Google Cloud Healthcare, allowing users to view DICOM images directly from the cloud. This enhancement provides a streamlined workflow for medical imaging professionals who need secure and efficient access to their datasets, and enables quick and easy visualization of datasets stored in Google Cloud Healthcare.

The 42nd Slicer Project Week (PW42) took place from January 27-31, 2025, in Gran Canaria, Spain. This bi-annual gathering brought together researchers, developers, and medical imaging professionals from around the world to collaborate on the open source 3D Slicer platform. From integrating advanced AI workflows to improving core functionalities, participants seized the opportunity to push the boundaries of medical imaging and visualization.

In the ever-evolving field of medical imaging research, managing complex datasets and ensuring smooth data workflows is often challenging. The processing steps involved, such as image normalization, segmentation, registration, and statistical analysis, must be carefully orchestrated to ensure both accuracy and reproducibility. As part of our collaborative research project with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on osteoarthritis, we've turned to Dagster–a...

This release contains several exciting new features, including an option to validate submitted XML files at submission time, a refreshed look for several site-related pages, support for storage in S3, and email notifications for expiring authentication tokens. As usual, we also included a number of bug fixes, dependency updates, and internal maintenance improvements. For more […]

We are pleased to announce the release of ITK 5.4.2, the latest maintenance update for this cross-platform, open-source toolkit supporting N-dimensional scientific image analysis with spatially-aware algorithms.    This patch release addresses several key issues identified since ITK 5.4.0 while maintaining API stability.  Highlights As a maintenance update following 5.4.0, version 5.4.2 incorporates critical improvements including: A full […]

We’re excited to announce our participation in the IEEE/CVF Winter Conference on Applications of Computer Vision (WACV) 2025, happening February 28 - March 4 in Tucson, Arizona! As a premier international event for computer vision enthusiasts and professionals, WACV highlights groundbreaking AI research, innovative applications, and a wealth of knowledge through its main conference, co-located workshops, and tutorials. Be sure to visit us at...

Open source software has revolutionized the way we build, innovate, and share technology. Yet, despite its widespread adoption, one stubborn myth persists: If you're using open source tools, you're on your own. But this couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, the open source ecosystem is teeming with resources designed to support users at every level—from beginners to experts. Whether you’re looking for...

This is the second in a two-part series covering some of the improvements to the CAVEInteraction plugin that have come out of Kitware’s recent collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).   The first post discussed the benefits of writing your own custom Python interactor styles for the CAVE. In this installment, […]

The ITK Maintenance Hackathon held on January 23, 2025 brought together a passionate community of developers, researchers, and contributors to collaboratively enhance the Insight Toolkit (ITK). This event was a testament to the power of open-source collaboration, showcasing the shared commitment to improving ITK’s functionality and advancing its impact on scientific computing.

This blog serves as a follow-up to our previous blog on confidently navigating Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) product development. In that blog, we explored the foundational principles and challenges of SaMD development. Here, we focus on the tools and processes we employ to ensure the development of high-quality AI components as part of SaMD products. Our approach leverages advanced open source tools...

Summary Advancing AI in medical imaging requires an annotation platform capable of securely connecting to existing dataset storage systems. A web-based, self-hosted solution ensures that sensitive medical data remains protected within a team’s existing infrastructure. Challenges Facing Medical Image Annotation Projects Medical image researchers face significant challenges securely accessing and managing datasets, navigating strict compliance […]

Kitware is pleased to be hosting a 3D Slicer Hackathon! Join us virtually to get hands-on experience contributing to Slicer, receive guidance, and improve your development skills. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with fellow Slicer developers, discuss ideas, and gain insights from experienced contributors.

Since ParaView 5.13 is out (release notes here), Kitware is proud to announce the Long-Term Support (LTS) of the previous versions of ParaView: 5.10.2-LTS, 5.11.2-LTS and 5.12.1-LTS. ParaView for Production Environments ParaView is widely used in research and industry. Using it in a production environment comes with several challenges. There could be long deployment cycles […]

Highlight features in this release include: several new GraphQL fields to the API, a UI overhaul for the project sites page, improved browser caching and page load performance, performance improvements in the build removal process, and a refreshed maintenance page. This release also contains numerous bug fixes, performance improvements, dependency updates, and maintenance changes. Starting […]

Following the introduction of X-ray Genius, our Synthetic X-ray Image Generation Tool, in our original announcement, we’re excited to invite users to create free accounts and try them on our hosted system. With your free account, you can explore the tool’s capabilities and experiment using a sample CT dataset provided within the application.

The Insight Toolkit (ITK) is an open-source, cross-platform toolkit for N-dimensional scientific image processing, segmentation, and registration. The ITK Maintenance Hackathon aims to bring together ITK developers and new users to learn how to use ITK tools for scientific image processing. Our goal is to make comprehensive improvements across the entire ITK ecosystem. Why Attend? […]

Introduction In the rapidly evolving fields of robotics and autonomous systems, object detection is crucial for enabling machines to understand and interact with their environments. This understanding is essential for tasks like collision avoidance, path planning, and interaction with dynamic environments. Unlike traditional cameras that capture 2D images, LiDAR generates point cloud data with detailed […]

Kitware proudly announces the promotion of 24 team members whose exceptional work continues to drive innovation and impact across a variety of fields. These advancements highlight Kitware's commitment to fostering talent and expertise across its teams.

Kitware is a leader in medical imaging solutions. We provide state-of-the-art technology for a diverse range of needs in healthcare. Whether you are an engineer, a product manager, or a marketing strategist at a major medical device company—or even a budding startup—Kitware’s expertise and tools will accelerate your product development and deliver superior outcomes. Transformative […]

We are excited to announce the 4.3 VolView release, which brings new annotation, segmentation, and VolView customization features. Try the completely client-side live deployment now! VolView is an open source permissively licensed radiological viewer developed for clinical professionals and researchers. With VolView, you can have a deeper visual understanding of your data through interactive, cinematic […]

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many fields, but its application in media manipulation poses significant threats to public discourse and democracy. As AI-generated content becomes increasingly sophisticated and challenging to detect, the potential for disinformation and misinformation grows significantly. The impact of these deceptive tactics can be damaging, undermining trust in journalism and swaying public opinion about critical issues.

At Kitware, we are dedicated to empowering organizations with open source tools and advanced expertise to tackle their most complex visualization challenges. We are committed to supporting you as you integrate our tools, such as ParaView, into your workflow. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our professional ParaView solutions, designed to support organizations through flexible installation, training, maintenance, and support services around ParaView.

The world of C++ development is no stranger to challenges, particularly when it comes to managing build systems. As highlighted in the 2023 C++ Developer Survey, key concerns for developers revolve around managing dependencies, setting up CI/CD pipelines, configuring toolchains and IDEs, and improving build times. In his presentation at the 2024 C++Now conference, Bill Hoffman, a co-founder of Kitware, delved into how a...

Kitware, a leader in developing software for ethical and explainable AI, has been awarded a $3.9M million contract to develop benchmarks to objectively and quantitatively measure how well the behavior of autonomous systems aligns with U.S. military operational values incorporating military ethics, the laws of war, and the commander’s intent. The benchmark will also quantify the ethical challenges of future autonomous use cases and...

This is the first in a two-part series of posts describing recent improvements to the CAVEInteraction plugin.  As it’s the first, some introduction and background about the plugin is warranted. CAVEInteraction Plugin The CAVEInteraction plugin has been included with ParaView for many years, although prior to ParaView 5.11.0 it was named VRPlugin.  The name was […]

Kitware, a leader in leveraging AI for environmental science, has been awarded a $1.1 million, two-year Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. The “Bat Detection and Species Determination Around Wind Turbines using AI” project aims to address the environmental impacts of wind energy development on bat populations.

Ten years ago, I wrote this series of blogs introducing a (then) new way of interfacing VTK and NumPy. In the first blog, I had a teaser that I then expanded on: Over the last year, we have introduced a simpler and more pythonic interface. As of VTK 9.4, the code above can be expressed […]